Determine if the statements are true or false. You can use the number line to assist you.

Question

True False
−2
is greater than −2 12
.

1.5
is less than 1
.

1
is less than −12
.

−1 12
is greater than −12
.

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement one by one using the number line.

1. −2 is greater than −2 1/2.

   • On the number line, −2 is to the right of −2 1/2. Therefore, this statement is True.

2. 1.5 is less than 1.

   • On the number line, 1.5 is to the right of 1. Therefore, this statement is False.

3. 1 is less than −1/2.

   • On the number line, 1 is to the right of −1/2. Therefore, this statement is False.

4. −1 1/2 is greater than −1/2.

   • On the number line, −1 1/2 is to the left of −1/2. Therefore, this statement is False.

To summarize:

• −2 is greater than −2 1/2: True
• 1.5 is less than 1: False
• 1 is less than −1/2: False
• −1 1/2 is greater than −1/2: False